Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Assistant Coordinator and Qualified Educator

• Start 2024 in a new Leadership position, making a difference in the lives of the children, families and communities we operate in.
• We are recruiting for our flourishing OSHC Service at Evelyn Scott School (Denman Prospect) as well as across Canberra.

Embark on a rewarding career at the flourishing Evelyn Scott School, nestled in the welcoming community of Denman Prospect. Our service boasts newly established facilities that cater to children from Preschool through Year 6. With a dedicated senior Coordinator and a core team of long-standing permanent staff, we ensure continuity and excellence in care. Our exceptional and supportive leadership team, including the schools principal and business manager, is committed to fostering a collaborative and empowering environment. Join us and be part of a visionary school where your contributions are valued and the potential for growth is boundless.

Woden Community Service (WCS) is a child safe organisation, committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children entrusted to our care. We demonstrate this commitment through embedding of the Child Safe Standards in culture, policies, procedures and practice.

Our OSHC services provide children with recreation-based activities with emphasis on social interaction and a sense of fun in a safe and secure environment. A range of activities are offered including art, sports, games, dramatic play, nature-based play, cooking and excursions.

We are currently seeking experienced and passionate individuals to join our team in various OSHC leadership positions. The successful candidates will be responsible for leading and managing staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality programs, and maintaining positive relationships with families, schools, and the wider community.

Exciting opportunities exist for Evelyn Scott Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) team:

• OSHC Assistant Coordinators
• OSHC Qualified Educators

Key Accountabilities

1. Assistant Coordinator:

• Support the Coordinator in the day-to-day operation of the OSHC service.
• Assist with program planning, delivery, and evaluation.
• Provide support and supervision to the Qualified Educators as required.

2. Qualified Educator:

• Deliver high-quality OSHC programs that meet the individual needs and interests of the children.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, schools, and the wider community.

If you have a passion for providing a supportive environment for children and families, we'd love to hear from you!

Our offer:

• Permanent, part-time appointment (23 hours/week).
• Salary of $53,777.31 to $60,565.50 per annum (pro-rata), plus 11% superannuation depending on skills and experience.
• Broken shift allowance (where applicable).
• Paid shutdown leave on standard working days between Christmas and New Year.
• Salary packaging (up to $15,899 per year) plus meal and entertainment cards. 
• Study Leave opportunities.
• 24/7 nationally recognised Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including 3 additional holistic service sessions.
• Uniforms, ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment

Qualifications and Experience

1. Assistant Coordinator:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care / Completed Certificate IV in Out of School Hours Care/ Education Support/ Youth Work/ Lifestyle & Leisure OR Completed 1 year of any degree or Diploma and 1 year experience working with children over preschool age (or ACEQA approved equivalent).
• Extensive skills, knowledge and experience in OSHC, including demonstrated use of the My Time, Our Place framework and the Early Years Learning Framework.

2. Qualified Educator:

• Completed Certificate III or IV in early childhood education and care (or ACEQA approved equivalent).
• Extensive skills, knowledge and experience in OSHC, including demonstrated use of the Early Years Learning Framework and the My Time Our Place Framework.

Full Position Descriptions are available outlining the knowledge, skills and experience, please visit: https://www.wcs.org.au/job_opportunities/out-of-school-hours-care-oshc-assistant-coordinator-and-qualified-educator/

To be eligible for employment, you must also have an ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card, working rights in Australia, and be willing to undertake background checks required for the position.

For further information please email:  *************@wcs.org.au or ****@wcs.org.au

If you are passionate about providing high-quality OSHC programs and have the skills and experience to lead and manage a team, we would love to hear from you. 

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements of the role you are applying for via Seek. Please also indicate the role that you interested to apply on your cover letter.

We may fill the position prior to closing date.

Don’t Delay, Apply Today! 

Closing Date: COB 15 March 2024.

WCS is a for-purpose organisation that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of ‘A caring community where everyone belongs’ is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.

For more information about WCS and services that we provide, including Youth & Family, Community Development, Housing and Homelessness, Disability, Mental Health and Aged Care, please visit our website at www.wcs.org.au

WCS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.